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The Utopia-style regulations holding Australia back from building homes
A new report from the Productivity Commission calls on governments to embrace a “build mindset” to make housing more affordable. Source link
Bill Oddie, member of The Goodies comedy series, dies aged 85
British actor, comedian and broadcaster Bill Oddie, best known to Australian audiences as a member of the 1970s comedy trio The Goodies, has died aged 85, his agent has announced. Source link
Food fraud investigation reveals the disturbing truth behind the labels
A Four Corners investigation has uncovered products whose labels did not match independent scientific testing, raising serious questions about the integrity of Australia’s food supply. Source link
Breaking: Pauline Hanson loses racial discrimination appeal
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson loses an appeal against a court ruling which found she racially discriminated against Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi. Source link
Veterinary students denied paid training
The government’s expansion of paid university placement programs excludes veterinary students, even though many are required to complete a full year of compulsory practical training. Source link
'Weekend DIY' flat-pack homes misleading consumers
Steve Harris was promised his flat-pack home could be a “build-in-a-weekend” job. It may end up costing him twice the sale price, with compliance costs added in. Source link
Brickworks lays AI foundations with AI-powered data cleansing
Using AI to prepare data for AI. Source link
Why Implementing Identity Security Doesn't Have to Be Complicated
Simpler identity security begins by reducing privilege. Source link
More action needed to protect female tradies from 'nasty sexism', experts say
Record numbers of Queensland women are starting apprenticeships in male-dominated industries, but experts say employers and governments need to do more to keep them in the trades. Source link
Live: Plibersek defends PM's attendance at dinner hosted by billionaire family
Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek has defended the prime minister’s attendance at an intimate dinner hosted by a billionaire family. Follow live. Source link